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The Big Idea (1934)

NR · 1934-05-11 · 19m · EN
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Ted Healy is the proprietor of the "Big Idea Scenario Company" (Ideas While You Wait). Unfortunately, various visitors to his one-room office constantly interrupt his train of thought. These include a man with a machine gun, a woman who empties waste baskets on the floor, and a trio of musicians who play "Marching Through Georgia" on various instruments.

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Ted HealyTed HealyTed Healy, Scenario Company PresidentMoe HowardMoe HowardHealy's StoogeLarry FineLarry FineHealy's StoogeCurly HowardCurly HowardHealy's StoogeBonnie BonnellBonnie BonnellCleaning LadyMuriel EvansMuriel EvansHoney, Ted's FianceeTut MaceTut MaceDancer

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference330247Actor preference276051 · 276050 · 337025Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Big Idea

What is The Big Idea about?

Ted Healy is the proprietor of the "Big Idea Scenario Company" (Ideas While You Wait). Unfortunately, various visitors to his one-room office constantly interrupt his train of thought. These include a man with a machine gun, a woman who empties waste baskets on the floor, and a trio of musicians who play "Marching Through Georgia" on various instruments.

How long is The Big Idea?

The Big Idea has a runtime of 19 minutes.